Fission weapons:
Also called Atomic weapons or atomic bombs
Work by splitting the nucleus of a certain isotope of an element. Uranium and Plutonium are the main elements used.
When the neutron hits the nucleus, the nucleus splits and releases a large amount of energy.
The neutrons then hit other atoms and cause a chain reaction
Fusion weapons:
Also known as thermonuclear or hydrogen bomb
Use Fusion to convert matter into energy
Same process of the sun
Create with high temperatures
More powerful than FissionAlso called Atomic weapons or atomic bombs
Work by splitting the nucleus of a certain isotope of an element. Uranium and Plutonium are the main elements used.
When the neutron hits the nucleus, the nucleus splits and releases a large amount of energy.
The neutrons then hit other atoms and cause a chain reaction
Fusion weapons:
Also known as thermonuclear or hydrogen bomb
Use Fusion to convert matter into energy
Same process of the sun
Create with high temperatures
This is a very controversial topic that many people and even leaders of the world are worried about. I'm glad I got to learn more about it.
ReplyDeleteI think that nuclear weapons are very lethal and should be monitored very carefully by the military. I believe that nobody besides the government should be in possession of nuclear weapons. Nuclear weapons are very destructive and put fear into the eyes of the world if they are not secure with the military.
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